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Jerky vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between jerky and groat

  • Jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, and iron; however, groat is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Groat covers your daily copper needs 97% more than jerky.
  • Groat contains less sodium.
  • Groat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of groat is 54, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Buckwheat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Groat
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +352.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +384.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1071.2%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Groat
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +305.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +656.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Groat
1
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.6%
Contains more FatsFats +652.9%
Contains more WaterWater +139.6%
Contains more OtherOther +225.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +550%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +987%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.039g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Groat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Groat DV% diff.
Copper 0.227mg 1.1mg 97%
Sodium 2081mg 1mg 90%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.4mg 52%
Manganese 0.111mg 1.3mg 52%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.741g 46%
Magnesium 51mg 231mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Protein 33.2g 13.25g 40%
Iron 5.42mg 2.2mg 40%
Fats 25.6g 3.4g 34%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 7.02mg 33%
Fiber 1.8g 10g 33%
Folate 134µg 30µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 1.04g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.425mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.233mg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Carbs 11g 71.5g 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Phosphorus 407mg 347mg 9%
Potassium 597mg 460mg 4%
Selenium 10.7µg 8.3µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.101mg 4%
Calories 410kcal 343kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 61.5g N/A
Calcium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Groat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Jerky
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.